Grooming
What they do:
-Maintenance
-Brushing and combing
-Bathing
-Clipping
-Trimming
-Shaving
-Express anal glands
-Teeth brushing
-Nail trimming
-Ear cleaning
-Eyes
Purpose:
-Health
-Hygiene
-Examine
-Bonding
Nail Trimming:
-Untrimmed nails cause problems
-Overgrown nails can be extremely painful
-Cause sore paws, arthritis, and lamness
-Hearing the nails hit the ground when the animal walks means that they are overgrown
Care and Compassion:
-Nail trimming is stressful for the dog, but with a muzzle and proper restraint the nails can be cut at ease
Trimming Procedure:
-Only cut the excess nail and be sure you can recognize the blood vessel
-Cut little by little
What they do:
-Maintenance
-Brushing and combing
-Bathing
-Clipping
-Trimming
-Shaving
-Express anal glands
-Teeth brushing
-Nail trimming
-Ear cleaning
-Eyes
Purpose:
-Health
-Hygiene
-Examine
-Bonding
Nail Trimming:
-Untrimmed nails cause problems
-Overgrown nails can be extremely painful
-Cause sore paws, arthritis, and lamness
-Hearing the nails hit the ground when the animal walks means that they are overgrown
Care and Compassion:
-Nail trimming is stressful for the dog, but with a muzzle and proper restraint the nails can be cut at ease
Trimming Procedure:
-Only cut the excess nail and be sure you can recognize the blood vessel
-Cut little by little